Everyone wants a definitive answer, but there really isn’t one. Both vinegar and descaling solutions work equally well when it comes to descaling Some people say that the white vinegar leaves a lingering taste, but many also tout it as the ideal method to clear away limescale. What can I use instead of descaling solution? … Read more
If you prefer a DIY descaling solution, pour equal parts water and distilled vinegar into the reservoir until full. How do you descale without a descaler? Fill half of your maker’s water reservoir with water. Add white vinegar until you fill the entire tank. It’s basically a 50/50 solution. Stir and start your decalcifying cycle. … Read more
Like drum roasters, air roasters also use hot air to roast coffee. However, instead of stirring the beans physically by rotating, air roasters float the beans over the bed of hot air that is doing the roasting The beans naturally tumble and spin while they hover in the air and roast exceptionally evenly. How does … Read more
A hot-air coffee roaster forces hot air through a screen underneath the coffee beans so that heat is transferred throughout. The roasted beans are then cooled in a process known as quenching. The cooled beans are packaged immediately in bags which allow for degassing. They are then shipped to stores to be sold. How does … Read more
Depending on your oven, it should take 12-15 minutes (max) to roast coffee If your roasting time exceeds 15 minutes, increase oven temperature by 25°F on your next roast. Coffee that takes more than 15 minutes will taste dull in flavour and is considered “baked” instead of “roasted”. How do you bake coffee? Add the … Read more
Of course, a descaling solution is an option. Baking soda is another accessible, inexpensive way to clean your coffee maker if you don’t want to use vinegar (or if you just don’t have any around). What can you use instead of descaling solution? citric acid. One of the most popular means of descaling is citric … Read more
Fill the water chamber halfway with white vinegar , and then top it off with water. Set the carafe in place and start a brew cycle. Halfway through, turn off the coffee maker and let it sit for one hour. (If you descale your coffee machine regularly, you may be able to skip the rest … Read more